There seems to be quite a few of these breweries about the place, and this particular one I had no…read moreidea about until I wandered past it one afternoon. Well, not surprisingly I decided to pop in for a drink, and I was certainly rewarded with some great beers, and a rather nice atmosphere as well. Then again there is really little that you can do wrong with these small craft beer breweries, which honestly seem to be getting smaller and smaller as time goes on. This place is no exception.

Bar, brewery, eatery, live music venue. Catchment is ticking every box and it's doing it with ease…read more I walked into the bar on Friday night and felt myself smile almost instantly. The tunes, the people, the bar staff - everything was pointing towards this being my new happy place. I ordered a Batlow Saison Cider (I know. Amazing. Saison CIDER) and chatted with the bar staff. I was intreguied by their boilermaker menu and after a while, we were walking away like I was a regular part of the furniture. There's just something about Catchment. It's designed really well, the venue feels inviting and the staff are there to have a good time and make you great drinks. Catchment gave me an opportunity to smash beers, play darts and have good chats; what more could you want?

I'm a fan of beer. Ok that's a lie. I'm Obsessed with beer and Brews Brother is my de facto temple…read moreof devotion to this delicious alcoholic beverage. Where do I start with this place? Let's describe it first in very concrete terms. It's a DYI brewery with everything you need to brew your own 50L keg of beer. Let me please reiterate this: 50 L of beer. 140 long neck. Brews Brothers provides the malts, sugars, hops, yeasts and even the large vats to cook your desired concoction. Don't have a family recipe? Have no fear. They have a beer menu of literally hundreds of different styles of beer (check the website). My friends and I have brewed several kegs and I've personally enjoyed most the Belgian Tripel and Tokyo Superdry. The former is a dark smooth beer with the consistency of Duvel while the latter is like an Asahi or Kirin. If you've never brewed or bottled beer, the staff is always available to lend a hand throughout the process. They're incredibly helpful and chill even when there are a lot of people in the store. So let's say you don't want to brew 50L but you still want to sample the wide range of beers. What can you do? There are a couple options and yes I've tried them all: - 6 pack variety ($15-20 depending on the types of beer you choose) - 24 pack carton ($30-40 if you bring your own bottles - they tend to have 10-15 different types of beer on type to choose from and you effectively just bottle one of those kegs yourself without having to do the entire brewing process from the start) - ready-made 50L keg ($150-200 for the beer + $50L for keg rental) We did this for a house party and it was well worth it! Honestly I could go on and on about this place but there's no substitute for actually visiting. Grab a couple friends and go! I promise you won't regret it.

We've all been there before. You decided one summer that you wanted to start making homebrew. You…read moredidn't do something right and your brew got infected, or you didn't add enough sugar when bottling, (or some other problem happened) and you ended up with a whole lot of nasty beer and vowed never to try it again. You should try again because Brews Brothers is here to stop you from messing it up a second time around. Brews Brothers looks like an old office space that's had it's guts ripped out and has been transformed into a brewer's paradise. You've got your brew kettles, brew fridges, and bottling stations set up spick and span for your use. All the brews are 50 litres (144 330ml stubbies), and will set you back anywhere from $150 to $200. Depending on what brew you choose to make, it will take from two weeks up to a month to complete the process and walk out with your 50 litres. You are of course, welcomed to bring in your own recipe and try it out. They've got all the hops, malts, sugars, and grains you need to do whatever you want. The guys are really friendly, they know their beer and they're keen as mustard to get in there and help you put on a brew. You can buy beer from them outright without having to make it yourself too. There's also a space upstairs that they rent out to musos and bands on weekends. It costs $60 per hour (please check website), and you have to buy $150 worth of their beer. The best thing about making your own beer is that you can make a tonne of brew specially designed to your acquired tastes on the cheap that won't give you a hangover because it's preservative and chemical free. You also learn something about science while you're at. How can you argue with that?

I came to Brewhouse with a friend who was born "down under"; he's trying to help me cultivate a…read moretaste for cricket. We wanted a dinner venue where we could catch up over a few cocktails, enjoy a good meal and catch a cricket match. Arriving around 7pm, the place was very quiet; the host said we could sit at whatever table we liked; he expected that it would get a lot busier as the night went on. Being somewhat tired of burgers and chips for dinner, my friend and I both totally loved the food here; everything is exceptional, and the menu has a nice, broad selection; it's easy to find a dish you'll like. Tip: Over and above some outstanding food, they have an excellent selection of locally brewed craft ales - just the ticket to enjoy while watching some cricket ;-)

The Brewhouse is currently my fave spot for lunch in Brisbane. Unfortunately it is a little out of…read morethe way for me, so I don't get here anywhere near as much as I'd like. For me, the $15 steak special is unbeatable, while my partner swears by the haloumi salad. So far everything we've tried on the menu has been well above average and the prices are always fantastic. The selection of beers on tap is impressive indeed. As I am usually designated driver, I stick to the Brisbane Pale Ale, which is by far the tastiest light beer I've sampled. They also have cider on tap. The average price for a pot is $4. On a recent visit my mate could not believe the value for money on offer. The Brewhouse has ample seating out back, along with an outdoor section. I'd avoid the Sports Bar. Service can be a little slow at times, but I'm usually very happy to sit back and relax with my beer. There is a handy car park in the rear. Street parking is almost impossible, unless you don't mind a walk.

Great place for some stellar local beer, great food, better service and an awesome environment!!read more

Saccharomyces Beer Cafe is probably the best all around beer bar in Brisbane. They skew heavily…read morelocal, from breweries featured, and food ingredients, to wine and distilleries. We had this our last stop on our brewery crawl as it's near the main bus depot heading home. It's a gorgeous spot with low ceilings, pleasant lighting, and a great selection of beer. They have beers from around the world and regularly participate in special tappings, but most of what you'll find is from Queensland. This is in the arts area of the city, with many galleries, restaurants, street art, and bars. There's lots of options here for non-beer drinkers too, plus a robust menu of hearty bar foods. I got a tasting paddle, which I thought were large pours for the price. The bartenders were welcoming and quick to serve. They have outdoor seating as well, plus open sides in the hotter months. If you're a beer fan and new to the area, this place is a must-visit. They also have a linked beer store to-go, which also has wine and distilled selections.

Food: very big potion, reasonable price, the beef rib burger is amazing! The meat is very tender!…read moreFor each day there will be discounted for a special dish. Service: the bar tender is quite friendly. You need to order the food and drink at the bar. Atmosphere: vibrant atmosphere. Both seats inside and outside.

This place is actually pretty awesome, but then again I really haven't been to a craft beer brewery…read morethat I really didn't like, and this place is no exception. In fact, it is actually pretty awesome, especially since it happens to be hidden away in one of those alleys. Actually, it looked like it had completely taken over the alley, which was also quite awesome. Yeah, and as can be expected there was a decent number of beers on tap, and not surprisingly they were also all unique to this particular place. Definitely a place to kill an evening or two.

This bar was another one of those bars that I thought was literally nothing short of awesome. In…read morefact you seriously could not get a bar that would be better than this. Okay, you probably can, but you would be pushing really, really hard. This is one of those bars that I absolutely love, even if only for the really nice atmosphere inside. However, the other thing was that they also have some pretty awesome beers on tap as well.

When we decided we were going to visit Brisbane, we knew a trip to this beer bar was high on our…read morelist of priorities. Over the week we were in town, we visited here twice. It is quite a big venue and has 2 bars. One bar is a little smaller, has different taps and does take away sales. This bar seems to have some of the rarer beers on than the main bar. We tried to newly released Holgate millennium falcon here, which was amazing. The main bar is massive and has couches, bar stools, tables, pool tables and an awesome wall made up of comic book pages. They have walls lines with bookshelves and books and it is gives off a relaxed vibe. We only ate here once and from what I remember the food was nice. The beer is definitely what stood out. Great selection of beer and reasonably priced for craft beer. They also have live music and the place gets pretty busy. Great atmosphere, great beer and the staff were pretty knowledgeable on the beer they serve too which is great. When back in Brisbane i'll be back for sure!